Learning Italian

The interest in Italian Language has been growing steadily during the past years, reaching a point that would have been difficult to predict. If you happen to question the reason behind this sudden increase, you will find the answer firmly related to the bond between all forms of culture and Italian language, not to mention the spreading popularity and trend of the Italian lifestyle. Arts, architecture, design, music, and fashion: all of these themes involve at least a basic knowledge of Italian to really be appreciated; so many of them have Italian roots.

However, it’s not only the cultural factors that drive so many new comers into learning Italian.

Thanks to the geographical position and thanks to the thousands of Italian companies active around the world, Italy can be considered, in economical terms, a natural link between East and West and North and South. From this point of view, Italy has been playing an important role for centuries as a commercial partner for productive interchanges and relations with many Asian countries; consequently, the Italian language is not only a tool to approach culture but also a means for profitable goals and a way to expand perspectives and exchanges.

There are also a range of scholarships to study in Italy available to those who speak Italian or are in the process of learning. It is extremely important to have the opportunity to live and be exposed to multiple aspects of the Italian culture, work and lifestyle while learning a new language.

Below are the Universities in Bangkok which offer courses, both for students and for the public. For more information you can also contact the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Italy: 02 2854090 ext 149.

Chulalongkorn University
Department of Western Languages, Faculty of Arts,
Payathai Road
Contact person: 02 2184766 (Ajarn Sankavat Pradithgpongse)
(courses open to the public, Degree Courses for students)

Thammasat University
Faculty of Liberal Arts
2 Prachan Road
Contact person: 02 613 2663 (Ajarn Dumrong)
(courses open to the public)

Bangkok University
Rama 4 Road, Klong-Toey,
Bangkok 10100
Contact person: 02 350 3500 ext 1643 (Khun Panita)
(courses for students)

Chanapatana International Design Institute
132 soi Punnavithgi 20 Sukhumvit 101
Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10260
Contact person: 02 741 3717 (Khun Aat)
(courses for students)

Silpakorn University
Na Phra Lan Road
Bangkok 10200
Contact person: 02 2215875 (Ajarn Kanokwan)
(courses for students)

For any other information, please contact the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Italy: 022854090 ext 149 or send an e-mail to ufficioculturale.bangkok@esteri.it

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